October 21, 2018
Well everyone, I'm gone. It's gone, the best experience any
one could ever ask for. All that in a blink of the eye.... just kidding two
years was a long time, it definitely didn't go by in the blink of an eye!
But I will quickly recap the week and share one last
testimony!
Monday was our zone pday and we had a meal with one of my
favorite families! We had a district v district v district. The games were
charades, musical chairs, eating competition, and dodge ball. With 6 years of
stake dodge ball and 2 years of participating in High School dodge ball
tournaments you could basically call me a dodge ball player right? haha well I couldn't contribute much to the other events, but our district completely
destroyed in dodge ball. We annihilated, and my team just handed me the ball
every time... it was fun
Tuesday we was kinda the last day of missionary work for me I guess. We had an appointment in the morning with the zone leaders for Elder
Kim's language evaluation, then an investigator appointment then service then
we had sticker boarding!
Wednesday was my final interview and English class. It was
strange to talk with my Mission President for the last time, but it was a sweet
experience as we discussed all that was learnt and how we grew these two years.
Thursday we had district meeting in Icheon, which is far so
we traveled for 4 hours, district meeting for 2 and then lunch dinner and
studies.
Friday we had another language test with the assistants. I
had a test. About 8 weeks ago our mission got a new language program for older
missionaries. I decided I wasn't going to do it, but I was awaken in the middle
of the night 4 weeks ago, and felt strongly I needed to do the program. So I got
to work, I wrote 3 talks, 7 lesson plans, 5 proselyting approaches, translated
30 journal entries, read every pamphlet in Korean, and memorized 3,700 vocabulary words. It was tough and definitely not deigned to be done in one
transfer, but I did it. But sadly I didn't pass, which is OK, I know by doing
this it kept me working hard till the end! You needed a 80% on the vocabulary
and I got a 74%... but I'm glad I put in the work
Saturday I had two member appointments and english class. It
was probably one of the best days of my mission, a member took us to an ancient
kings tomb, then to a delicious restaurant, then home for cake, I showed them
some magic tricks and they freaked out and called me Harry Potter and yeah it
was a good night,
Sunday was a day for packing....
And now today I am off to the mission home and tomorrow I
will see my parents.
Thank you all for following me throughout my mission, for
your prayers and support.
My role as a missionary is to stand as a witness and preach
the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. So for the last time I will do that,
When Joseph Smith Prayed to God to know what church to join,
God and Jesus Christ appeared to him. They called him as their latter day
prophet and through him revealed the Book of Mormon, restored Gods power on the
earth, and organized their church.
I know this to be true. It is not a matter of belief or
faith anymore, it is sure, true knowledge.
I know that because of this, we are incredibly blessed today
and if we accept this restored gospel, will be blessed for eternity.
I have read the Book of Mormon, I have pleaded with God to
know if it is true. I testify it is.
I know God loves us. I know Jesus Christ died for us.
I am so grateful I got to teach this message for the past
two years.
Everyone have a good 2 weeks and I will be back in Vegas
soon!
Elder Goon
